Gate Latch Knob

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This THING is to replace the key mechanism on a Stanley Hardware (may also be called a D&D Tecnologies) S836-171 CD6203 LokkLatch Deluxe Gate Latch. To recap, the Stanley/D&D is a latching mechanism with keyed entries on both sides. On gates where both sides are equally accessible this is logical However in situations where one side is secure, having a keyed entry on that side can be a hinderance. This THING comprises 2 parts: Key Drum Replacement Designed to replace the key drum on the mechanism side of the latch. In theory it could be fitted either side (mechanism or remote). It will resist pull-through but the design of the latch means push-through is a problem. (Maybe in a future release) Key Drum Tongue The part of the drum that engages with the mechanical toggle. Can be replaced with an appropriate sized piece of metal for more piece of mind. From the author I was prompted to design this after accidentally locking myself out of the back door and then realising I had no keys to get through the side gates either. This is my first 3D design (so please be gentle). It works fine (although there's a few things that I would have liked to work better. I may tune it up here and there as time goes by, we'll see. Addendum I latterly discovered that I had two slightly different variants of the same latch. The only difference is that one the version has the toggling piece inside the latch made of nylon WITH THE SLOT FOR THE KEY DRUM TONGUE AT A DIFFERENT ANGLE. For this reason I had to design a second Key Drum Replacement with a re-oriented slot. In all other respects, it is exactly the same as the original Key Drum Replacement.